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th century has been uncovered by archaeologists. The discovery has been described as being of “enormous” historical significance as well as a “tremendously exciting” find.
Archaeologists found the mosaic floor inside of the Chedworth Roman Villa’s “room 28” (it has a total of 35 exposed rooms). This villa is located in Gloucestershire, England, and although the discovery occurred in 2017, researchers from the National Trust only just recently completed the radiocarbon dating of charcoal and bone that confirmed the floor mosaic dated back to the 5
th century. In fact, it would have been created after the year 424 AD.
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Published 10th December 2020
Written by Sara Spary, CNN
Archaeologists have uncovered Britain s first 5th century Roman mosaic a find of enormous historical significance which could change the way historians view the period it dates back to.
The mosaic floor was first discovered inside room 28 at the Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire, England in 2017, but testing to verify the age of the floor has just been completed, UK conservation charity the National Trust said in a press release Thursday.
The date is significant because it had been believed towns and villas fell into decay after being abandoned following an economic crash in the 4th century.
Archaeologists have discovered Britain’s first known fifth century mosaic at a Roman villa in Gloucestershire.
Radiocarbon dating revealed a mosaic at Chedworth Roman Villa was designed and created in the middle of the fifth century.
This shows sophisticated life continued within the luxury mansion decades after Britain ceased to be part of the Roman Empire and had entered the Dark Ages.
Previously, it had generally been believed that all towns and villas were largely abandoned and fell into decay following the economic crash at the end of the fourth century.
Chedworth is one of the largest Roman villas known in the country and one of the best preserved, with 35 exposed rooms and significant features including fine mosaics.